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The TASCAM CA-XLR2d audio adapter is now available for pre-order. It offers two XLR inputs, high-quality preamps, a manual control panel on the side, line input, and more. Depending on which of the three models, it either communicates directly via hot-shoe with select Canon or FUJIFILM cameras or via the analog 3.5mm interface with all other cameras. The price starts at $449 and the ordered units should start shipping by the end of January 2022.
Back in August 2021, the Japanese TEAC Corporation – the company behind the TASCAM brand – announced the development of a very interesting device with a somewhat generic name. The TASCAM CA-XLR2d is a hot-shoe XLR audio adapter that equips mirrorless cameras and DSLRs with better audio capabilities. Now, the adapter has finally become available for pre-order, so let’s recap what we know.
There are three versions of the TASCAM CA-XLR2d adapter:
The “AN” version with an analog interface (which was planned and developed in collaboration with Nikon) can function with any camera that has a 3.5mm audio input, but it needs to be powered by two AA batteries (in a dedicated battery box) and obviously, it needs to be connected to the 3.5mm input with a cable. The advantage of using the adapter as opposed to a simple 3.5mm-equipped-microphone are two XLR inputs, better preamps, manual controls, line input, and more.
The other two types are even more interesting in my opinion. They work completely cable-free as they draw power and communicate directly via the hot-shoe interface of supported cameras. We have seen Panasonic and Sony offering this solution for years and I am happy to now see a similar solution for Canon and FUJIFILM cameras as well.
The “C” and “F” versions of the XLR adapter will not work with any camera apart from the two above-mentioned manufacturers though. The only cameras that support the direct multi-accessory shoe communication at the moment are:
The TASCAM CA-XLR2d is available for pre-order now. The price has been set to $499 (around €640 plus VAT in Europe) for the “C” and “F” versions with the multi-accessory shoe communication for Canon and FUJIFILM. The “AN” version with the analog interface for all other cameras will sell for $449. The shipping should start by the end of January 2022.
Link: TASCAM
Do you use any of the supported cameras for your video work? What do you think about the TASCAM CA-XLR2d audio adapter? Do you have experience using XLR adapters with Sony or Panasonic cameras? Let us know in the comments section underneath the article.
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Jakub Han is a freelance filmmaker based in Vienna. He is interested in new tech and trends in filmmaking and passionate about action sports and short documentaries. Jakub has over 10 years of experience with camera work and post-production.